The first words she uttered indicated what that direction was.
Evelyn's little remark about the dog-cart, which had gone to meet Charles, had so long remained without any response that she was about to coin another of the same stamp, when Lady Mary suddenly said, with a decision that was intended to carry conviction to the heart of her companion: "It is an exceedingly suitable thing." Evelyn evidently understood what it was that was so suitable, but she made no reply.
"A few years ago," continued Lady Mary, "I should have looked higher.

I should have thought Charles might have done better, but--" "He never could do better than--than--" said Evelyn, with a little mild flutter.

"There is no one in the world more--" "Yes, yes, my dear--of course we all know that," returned the elder lady.

"She is much too good for him, and all the rest of it.

A few years ago, I was saying, I might not have regarded it quite in the light I do now.